Bøger af Barry H. (New York University Cohen

Now in its 4th edition, this popular and comprehensive graduate-level statistics text offers students an easy to grasp and non-intimidating approach to statistics for the non-mathematician. The text provides practical coverage of SPSS in every chapter, including screen shots, procedures, exercises, and direction on how to interpret SPSS output.

Master the essential statistical skills used in social and behavioral sciences Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences distills the overwhelming amount of material covered in introductory statistics courses into a handy, practical resource for students and professionals.

Essentials of Behavioral Statistics distills the overwhelming amount of material covered in introductory statistics courses into a handy, practical resource for students and professionals alike. Easily accessible even to students with a weak background in math and only rudimentary knowledge of statistics, this book explains basic to advanced concepts in a clear, concrete, and readable style. Chock full of practical tips for selecting the appropriate statistical procedure, examples of worked problems, and summaries of statistical concepts, Essentials of Behavioral Statistics is also uniquely suited to individuals studying for the licensing exam, clinician-researchers seeking a quick reference guide to applying behavioral statistics to their work, or any mental health professional who wants to better understand the study results reported in the professional literature. Packaged in the popular Essentials format and written by the author of a leading behavioral statistics textbook, Essentials of Behavioral Statistics is sure to be must-reading for anyone in the behavioral sciences and related fields, such as nursing and education. Essentials of Research Design and Methodology contains practical information on how to design and conduct scientific research. Students and practitioners in the behavioral sciences and related disciplines will gain important insight into identifying research topics and variables and selecting research approaches, as well as data collection and assessment strategies, interpretation methods, conducting research in a variety of settings, and important ethical and legal considerations. Perfect for courses on research design, this volume is also must-reading for anyone conducting research as well as consumers of research data.